36 h. ago Concerns mounting over Sudan’s plan to form parallel government

The UNSC also received an update on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the country.

Politics

37 h. ago SA film, television workers to picket at Trade and Industry dept

The industry is protesting against the department's alleged inaction on critical issues .

Culture

62 h. ago Trump’s Policies and Potential Risks to South Africa’s AGOA Deal

South Africa’s AGOA trade deal, a vital gateway to the US market, faces renewed uncertainty amid aggressive policies from President Donald Trump’s administration. The US has threatened to cut aid over South Africa’s controversial land reform law and its legal challenge against Israel, raising fears that the nation’s tariff-free exports—especially in the automotive, fruit, and… Read More »Trump’s Policies and Potential Risks to South Africa’s AGOA Deal The post Trump’s Policies and Potential Risks to South Africa’s AGOA Deal first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

3 d. ago Sudan’s RSF and Allies Form Parallel Government Amid Civil War

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces has inked a charter to set up a parallel “government of peace and unity” with allied political and armed groups. The charter was signed during a closed event in Kenya, leading to criticism of Nairobi by the army-aligned Sudanese government. The document envisions Sudan as a secular, democratic, and non-centralized state… Read More »Sudan’s RSF and Allies Form Parallel Government Amid Civil War The post Sudan’s RSF and Allies Form Parallel Government Amid Civil War first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago PSC calls on SA to criminalise Israel and its trade partners

About 60 organisations have joined the PSC for a mass rally at the Sea Point Promenade.

Politics

6 d. ago G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Highlights Economic Divisions Amid Global Tensions

The recent G20 foreign ministers’ meeting revealed significant economic divisions, as global economic challenges, including inflation, trade tensions, and the ongoing Ukraine conflict, remain unresolved. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s absence, amid accusations of anti-American sentiment, underscored the rift between major economies. Despite the group’s importance in addressing international economic issues, differing stances on… Read More »G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Highlights Economic Divisions Amid Global Tensions The post G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Highlights Economic Divisions Amid Global Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Uncertainty Surrounds AGOA’s Future Amid Trump’s Trade Policies

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), granting duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible African countries, is set to expire on September 30, 2025. With President Donald Trump’s renewed skepticism toward free trade and recent tensions with South Africa over land reform policies, the act’s reauthorization is in question. Analysts note that while… Read More »Uncertainty Surrounds AGOA’s Future Amid Trump’s Trade Policies The post Uncertainty Surrounds AGOA’s Future Amid Trump’s Trade Policies first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago AfDB Predicts Stronger Growth for the African Economy in 2025

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has forecasted a 4.1% growth rate for Africa in 2025, up from the 3.2% recorded in 2024. According to the organization, the growth will be driven by economic reforms across multiple nations, easing inflationary pressures, and better debt management. South Sudan is projected to have the most growth, with a… Read More »AfDB Predicts Stronger Growth for the African Economy in 2025 The post AfDB Predicts Stronger Growth for the African Economy in 2025 first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

8 d. ago Sudan and Iran Deepen Alliance with New Trade and Diplomacy Accord

Khartoum and Tehran, represented by their foreign ministers, have agreed to bolster their country’s collaboration in trade, diplomacy, and reconstruction. Both countries plan to convene a ministerial committee in the coming months, as well as host a business forum comprising companies and investors from Sudan and Iran, to set their plan in motion. Beyond these,… Read More »Sudan and Iran Deepen Alliance with New Trade and Diplomacy Accord The post Sudan and Iran Deepen Alliance with New Trade and Diplomacy Accord first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Tigray Leaders Demand Completion of Pretoria Agreement During AU Summit

Ethiopia’s Tigray region leaders have urged the African Union to ensure the complete implementation of the Pretoria peace accord that ended the conflict between Tigray rebels and the federal government. Signed in November 2022, the deal directed a cessation of hostilities, return of displaced civilians, disarmament, and restoration of services. Despite launching a disarmament, demobilization,… Read More »Tigray Leaders Demand Completion of Pretoria Agreement During AU Summit The post Tigray Leaders Demand Completion of Pretoria Agreement During AU Summit first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago SACP says budget postponement proves ANC must consult with alliance

Finance Minister as forced to put the tabling of the budget on hold.

Politics

9 d. ago South Africa to Consider Russian and Iranian Bids for Nuclear Project

South Africa’s government has confirmed it is open to nuclear energy proposals from Russia or Iran as it seeks to add 2,500 megawatts to its existing Koeberg nuclear plant. Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe stressed that no country will be barred from bidding, despite US concerns about Pretoria “reinvigorating” ties with Iran. These… Read More »South Africa to Consider Russian and Iranian Bids for Nuclear Project The post South Africa to Consider Russian and Iranian Bids for Nuclear Project first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

1 week ago Minister Steenhuisen Slams ‘Baseless’ BEE Allegations From Sakeliga

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has pushed back against claims from business forum Sakeliga that he is driving Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) in the agricultural sector through statutory levies. Speaking to the media in Parliament on Tuesday, Steenhuisen refuted Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux’s assertion, emphasizing that the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC)—not the… Read More »Minister Steenhuisen Slams ‘Baseless’ BEE Allegations From Sakeliga The post Minister Steenhuisen Slams ‘Baseless’ BEE Allegations From Sakeliga first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

1 week ago NECSA refutes claims that assisting Iran with ‘nuclear arrangements’

Trump’s executive orders claim that South Africa is reinvigorating its relations with Iran.

Events